Uttarkashi: IAF on standby to join rescue operations in Harshil as cloudburst triggers disaster

Saurabh Sharma | August 5, 2025 8:50 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) As sudden cloudburst triggered massive mudslides and landslides in Harshil, Uttarakhand on Tuesday, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is on high alert and ready to join the ongoing rescue operations being carried out by the Indian Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).

CM Yogi leads flood relief drive, mobilises ministers across Uttar Pradesh

IANS | August 3, 2025 11:42 PM

Lucknow, Aug 3 (IANS) As floodwaters continue to disrupt life across large swathes of Uttar Pradesh, the state government has intensified its relief and rescue operations under the direct supervision of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

More nations issue tsunami warnings as powerful earthquake hits Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula

IANS | July 30, 2025 11:06 AM

Beijing, July 30 (IANS) Following a massive 8.7-magnitude earthquake that struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, fresh tsunami warnings have also been issued for coastal regions in China, Peru, and Ecuador, intensifying concerns across the Pacific basin.

Tsunami strikes Russia's Kuril Islands, residents evacuated

IANS | July 30, 2025 10:42 AM

Moscow, July 30 (IANS) A powerful earthquake in the Pacific Ocean triggered a tsunami that struck the northern Kuril Islands early Wednesday, forcing the evacuation of residents from Severo-Kurilsk, a coastal town in Russia's Far East.

Indian diplomatic mission in San Francisco issues safety alerts after massive earthquake hits Russia

IANS | July 30, 2025 8:46 AM

Washington, July 30 (IANS) A safety alert was issued by the Indian Consulate General in San Francisco, cautioning Indian nationals in California, other US West Coast states and Hawaii on a potential Tsunami alert after a powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday.

Powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake hits Russia’s Kamchatka, tsunami warning issued

IANS | July 30, 2025 7:51 AM

Moscow, July 30 (IANS) A massive earthquake measuring 8.7 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, prompting a tsunami warning across parts of the Pacific.

Monsoon rains in Pakistan claim more lives as death tolls hits 279

IANS | July 28, 2025 9:05 PM

Islamabad, July 25 (IANS) As torrential rainfall continues to wreak havoc, Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Monday confirmed that the overall death toll since the onset of the monsoon season in the country has risen to 279.

8 killed, 30 injured in Mansa Devi stampede in Haridwar (2nd Lead)

IANS | July 28, 2025 12:14 AM

Haridwar, July 28 (IANS) At least eight people were killed and 30 others were injured in a stampede that broke out at the Mansa Devi Temple in Uttarakhand's Haridwar on Sunday.

Raj school building collapse: Four children killed, 10 rescued; govt orders probe

IANS | July 25, 2025 10:12 AM

Jhalawar, July 25 (IANS) At least four children were killed and several are feared trapped after a government school building collapsed in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district on Friday, said officials here, adding that ten kids have been admitted to hospitals.

Flood wreaks havoc in Bihar, life comes to grinding halt

IANS | July 22, 2025 11:03 PM

Patna, July 22 (IANS) As floodwaters from the Ganga continue to rise across Bihar, villages are being washed away, families are breaking apart, and life has come to a standstill for thousands.

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Uttarkashi: IAF on standby to join rescue operations in Harshil as cloudburst triggers disaster

CM Yogi leads flood relief drive, mobilises ministers across Uttar Pradesh

More nations issue tsunami warnings as powerful earthquake hits Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula

Tsunami strikes Russia's Kuril Islands, residents evacuated

Indian diplomatic mission in San Francisco issues safety alerts after massive earthquake hits Russia

Powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake hits Russia’s Kamchatka, tsunami warning issued

Monsoon rains in Pakistan claim more lives as death tolls hits 279

8 killed, 30 injured in Mansa Devi stampede in Haridwar (2nd Lead)

Raj school building collapse: Four children killed, 10 rescued; govt orders probe

Flood wreaks havoc in Bihar, life comes to grinding halt

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